Re-Hiking The Timberline Trail 5 Years Later

[@LMay64]

Buffet sadness. Still, love seeing you guys on trail. I wish my legs were long and doing that many miles. I just got back from doing about 30 miles in the Winds. For the first time ever, I just said, eff it and made coffee in my vestibule and drank it while looking out of my tent in the morning. Why didn't I begin doing this sooner?! Thanks for taking us along and making it mellow.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

It's good right? ☕️❤️

[@thecasualmtnhikers]

Another great hiking vid, Darwin! We also hiked the trail recently, about the same time you were there I think, and we truly lucked out on the weather,,,beautiful blue skies the entire time. You're right about those spicy climbs, especially the hike out. Asskicker indeed, sir lol. This was our first West Coast hike and Ma Nature did not disappoint, our favorite trail so far and we were lucky to get such great footage. It was fun seeing the trail again through your eyes. We also missed the buffet, but luckily the upstairs bar was open and we had a chance to get a hot meal. Cheers!

[@Zakrivers]

Awesome team! Wait till you’re 50+, it’s all extra spicy 😂. There’s a great Huckleberry Inn restaurant at Govt Camp that was a godsend after the hike. Hike On!!

[@Beertownbill]

Love that trail. I try and do it at least once every year. The Eliot washout was a real bummer - closed the trail for many years until it was rerouted. I'm glad they finally got around to putting a rope in on the embankment at Eliot. That final climb up to Timberline is why I prefer to go CCW! I was doing Trail Magic at Lolo Pass that week. Most hikers ever in one day. At least 50. Fire bubble combined with Trail Days.

[@chemistryflavored]

The Timberline is an hour from my house so I do at least part if not all of it every year. It was nice to see it through someone else’s eyes!

[@prolfinator]

When I used to go to summer ski ca p at hood, we would run from timberline lodge down the trail to the old BSA lodge where we stayed. Always stopped for some huckleberries

[@weekendhikeraz]

That looks like an amazing hike!

[@Hikerlifer]

Just a thanks for some great scenery and snow. It’s still in the 90’s here in Texas and i needed something to remind me cooler weather is headed my way. Cant wait to get out on the trail and have that morning cup of coffee.

[@debsmith7050]

2018-2019 with Jessica 💙 ...a fun hike. You are still looking great

[@bjf10]

I grew up with that mountain on the horizon, and dearly miss it. I should hike the Timberline trail one of these days.

[@4dew65]

Thanks for sharing the trip! I met you at PCT Days 2019 after your first hike, and you asked me if I had done the trail. My answer, No. But 5 days later I fixed that problem and finished the trail in two and a half days. Luckily I made the Timberline buffet and shared lunch with a few PCT Sobo's! For what it's worth, I think CCW around the mountain sets up a little better for the 2.5 day hike. Last summer we did clockwise in three nights and made the breakfast buffet with no issue. Cheers!

[@pnwprospecting]

Going from cascade up to timberline is so much more difficult than the opposite direction so power to you!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

So I've heard 😅

[@heartattackhiker3527]

I usually use my fifty degree ember quilt that time of year in Oregon. Been through that section five or six times, still haven't done the timberline trail yet. Next year I will do it mid to late July. thanks Darwin

[@LostAgainwithJim]

I hiked the Timberline Trail in 2022 (inspired by your 2019 video!). Still one of my favorite hikes. Definitely on the "hike again" list. That rope is new haha.

[@philipsachs5318]

Really enjoyed tent set up, takedown, coffee making..yup not your best effort for sure..yeah we'll maybe next time

[@williamsham0]

Awesome you got to do it again, love seeing the footage! Did the Timberline as my first long-distance hike a month or so ago now and had an absolute blast, it was mostly clear so the views were spectacular, albeit a bit hot. I can't wait to get back out to do it CCW! Looks like there are still going to be good days this year, so hopefully I can before the weather turns. I brought everything to camp, but really wanted to make it in one day was to get back home to my cat. Wanted to go from Top Spur to Top Spur CW, but started a bit late (7:30 am) and only made it to the Sandy River by 8:30 pm, so I didn't want to risk crossing it that late in the dark + it was a 37 mile day. I decided to just cowboy camp on the banks of the Sandy. Saw the stars and the sunrise on Mt. Hood, so it was well worth it. I only got pizza from the Blue Ox Bar, which was awesome and huge, but I'd love to hit the buffet now next time.

[@hikingwithjoe1789]

Did this trail last weekend with a buddy that’s never been backpacking! We had low clouds on our first day so we had no views but days 2 and 3 were beautiful. Loved this one.

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Loved the scenery!

[@briansaucy4871]

I live in Portland and do it many times.....amazing different flowers at different times of the season.

[@tommurphy6972]

Great hike guys, love the way you put your videos together ... Thanks for sharing

[@anonymousf454]

I used to watch your channel years ago and I am so glad I have rediscovered it. You had an intro song that I used to love but I forgot the name of it and by whom. If you see this, please remind me 🙏 😂

[@georgewilkinson825]

Just did this trail in mid August. Absolutely beautiful country & conditions! Godspeed 🙏🏼

[@Skymouth]

Waves from over here in Washington!

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

I’m so glad you make videos like this again. Good footage , ambience and simple to the point effect

[@calebfeliciano2099]

I've been looking for a trail to do in a few days solo, and it seems this is a good one! Great video

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

It's a great choice for a quick Thru-Hike!

[@kristymoore7052]

I did this a few years ago counterclockwise starting at cloud cap. That thing you roped down I had to climb up. Was the hardest part for me. With our start, the lodge was 3/4 through our hike so a very nice stop before going on to complete.

[@yogipopp5524]

I just decided to watch your entire PCT hike again. Unfortunately I won't be able to give you a second "thumbs up" on each video, since I already did it the first time. I think your PCT is the coolest hike you've ever filmed. All the best, Darwin PS: Oh Wow! That was a 6 years ago?!

[@baldmi3603]

I hiked Timberline 2 years ago. Still my favorite hike.

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Sorry for your loss. Thanks for taking us along again. Hike On!

[@hairyfro]

Interesting timing. A buddy and I just did the loop for the first time last weekend.

[@rongoris3022]

Such amazing views, must make it hard to keep going and not just sit down and take it all in. Cool!!

[@willbarton4508]

I'm sorry. Getting there to find it closed made me laugh. I told my wife, she knows, us hikers hike for food. Especially, A great buffet. I always looked for diet A&W or Hires Root Beer. Only not to find any. Thanks for taking us out on your journey. May God continue to bless you.

[@slackermcfly545]

Thanks Darwin. I love your videos,

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

You are very welcome & Thanks for watching!

[@padude131]

Beautiful scenery! I love the snow in August!!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

It really is! 🏔❤️🏔

[@LeonidasontheTrail]

Funny how we seem to forget about the climbs on a lot of trails until we hike it over!

[@nonservitium]

Glad to some more content!

[@baothiletran-ef8zn]

thank you!

[@peterschenck4067]

Well, you have something to look forward to the next time you plan on hiking the Timberline. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Karen-dq8nw]

Dang I was looking forward to looking at the buffet. A girl can dream.

[@leeanderson5955]

Came here looking for review of Durston X-Dome, surprised you don’t have one loaded in the chamber,

[@dawnslight98]

Ugh, I'm so jealous of your views! It was cloudy/snowy/cold when I did it last month. Huge bummer. :'(

[@thruthebiblewithmicey]

Aw shucks! Sorry you missed the buffet 😢 But kudos for rescuing your man Robert 😃👊🏼

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

For sure a very beautiful place ❤❤❤

[@RWoodOutdoors]

You inspired me to hike this trail, and it was one of the best experiences of my life! Video on my channel.

[@juicehikes5436]

Hard to have a bad time on Hood!

[@filipstone2]

Awesome! Met you at the Sandy River. Sorry for interrupting your teeth brushing 😂

[@adilahaz]

Beautiful view.. Hopefully you can share the gear load out for this 2 days trip tqvm

[@garagebrewer]

If you had filmed those last 7 miles, the buffet would have been open. Let that be a lesson to you sir! Lol. Seriously great video, thanks for taking us along. Cheers! 🍻

[@johndougherty9602]

Dude, we were over at McNeil point. It would of been great to have ran into you. I wanted to go over to Timberline but my buddy didn't want to.

[@Nynke_K]

Noooo sorry about the buffet! You'll have to come back again sometime 😄. Loved the views - they really reminded me to take some deep breaths. Whay finally did your altaplex in?

[@geofftutko]

So glad to see your cinematic stuff again! 🤍 Of course I still have a gear question, which sleeping pad are you rocking now? I see the black one as unfamiliar to me, and I'm shopping now. Thank you🙏🏼. Cheers

[@carl27890]

What made you guys choose clockwise route? I wanted to go back this year so bad and conditions looked perfect but didn’t make it, I actually did in July but pussed out cuz I didn’t pack a jacket and it was brutal in the parking lot! Ended up doing a long coast trip insteae

[@MikeWindsor]

Ah man no buffet what a bummer! I barely made it in time for the lunch buffet last time whew haha

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Yeah, it definitely stung a little 😂

[@slowlife2158]

I’ve hiked the timberline three times and love it more every time. Thanks for sharing it through your lens, you did it justice. Will you hike the three sisters loop some day?

[@smileyjoe]

Haha, I went the wrong way at the waterfall same as Robert.

[@pnwprospecting]

You should come join us for a section of the blue Mountain Trail next year

[@ciarankeast2858]

We were just out there, not long after you! One of my friends ran the entire Timberline Trail... in 10 hours. The rest of us went on a waterfall hike 😂 Question: How did you know that it was time to retire your tent?

[@johneason6540]

Did you pist your TMB hike?, where? I was there 2 weeks before you.

[@tommybewick]

So why did you retire the Altaplex tent? You never said in the video!? I bought it 3 years ago based on your recommendation and have regretted it ever since, because of all the condensation and because at 6'5, it's too small for me, even though supposedly it's for tall people like me!? I wish I would have bought the Nemo!

[@pyrholorange]

i always worry about stinking out the other diners when i hike into a nice establishment to eat

[@aaronjones356]

I don't remember the first time I was this early on a video :)

[@SusanSvensson]

Government Camp has great tacos!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Yep! That's actually where we ended up going since the Buffet was closed 😂

[@wolfeadventures]

Want to do this trail. 👌🏼 are you getting a new Spruce Altaplex?

[@libbykalinowski5799]

So sorry!

[@WolfCat8922]

Found my "Awesome" at Baxter State Park, afloat a canoe.

[@daveboyer3035]

Oh damn- I live in Portland, coulda bought you a beer!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thanks anyways! 🤙

[@KenDuncan-h6k]

It seems like a long time ago now.

[@Leedleleedlelee123]

The tent retirement broke my heart. This was his last rodeo. :(

[@robynroamsoutdoors]

Dammit Robert. 😂

[@kaskorraky9473]

the question is.. do you leave your car, in the parking lot. ? because now days with so many break ins , is just horrible

[@scottyplug]

Oh no!!!

[@Berry_N]

Nice area. Museic was too liud when you were talking.

[@AceOutdoors18]

What do you do when you’re not hiking or making videos? What does a thru-hiker do in his free time?

[@woodchip2782]

I HATE those noisy stoves…😮 I prefer alcohol burners!😊

[@Pinoy4Trump]

Can't wait to go back to Oregon and hike my favorites hiking ground. back in 2018 i saw you when you were doing your PCT trip i did not know you back then.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

It's such a beautiful area! 🏔❤️

[@Pinoy4Trump]

@@DarwinOnthetrail Yes indeed! Timberline trails is my playground... i have been following you since 2018 and i love what you. You inspired us hikers to do a lot and i truly appreciate you Darwin. Thank you for what you do.

[@PatRiot-le7rd]

Almost as good as the Adventure Archives video on the same subject. About the only time I will say one of their videos is better than Darwin's, but they get this one.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

umm... ok. Thanks? I guess?